Monthly Archives: December 2008
VIDEO: Counting it down in D.C.
Here’s the ghost of 2007 New Year’s Eve past. Looked like a fun party. Hope you have fun at midnight this time.
Terps finally show turtle power
Maryland’s 42-35 victory over Nevada in the Humanitarian Bowl was the Terrapins’ finest outing of the season, allowing 35 points notwithstanding. That was the big play capability everyone waited for all season. Da’Rel Scott is an NFL player. He ran … Continue reading
Jansen looked like dead man walking
The senior Redskin knew this was it. A last look around Redskins Park. After 10 seasons, the offensive tackle knows it’s time to go. Not that it’s his choice. Jansen would stay if he could. But a big salary cap … Continue reading
Pro Bowl becomes part of Super week
The NFL is never short on good ideas, and the new plan to move the Pro Bowl to the Sunday before the Super Bowl in the same stadium is a whopper. The downside — Super Bowl players can’t participate. It … Continue reading
VIDEO: Fat boys try Michael Phelps diet
Ok, I’m a brother of the buffet, but Michael Phelps’ 12,000 calorie diet is so insane even the biggest guys around can’t keep up . . . or afloat.
Zorn’s not changing stripes
Now that Jim Zorn is returning for his second season, how much will the Washington Redskins coach change his system after a year’s experience? Not a lot. Zorn believes his offense will work. It just needs some help. Like a … Continue reading
Is Carlos Rogers going?
Carlos Rogers is unhappy. He’s not a third corner like the final games of the season. Maybe the Redskins don’t want him anymore. Maybe he needs to move on. Pity party, table of one. “I always say I’m not a … Continue reading
Pro Bowl? What Pro Bowl?
Clinton Portis was packing up his locker at Redskins Park, heading to the beach for months of rest. Not thinking about watching playoff games. Not planning to do anything physical until at least March when many players start weight lifting. … Continue reading
VIDEO: Redskins fan at Candlestick
Ouch, doesn’t look like this Sean Taylor fan fared too well at San Francisco on Sunday. Gives you an idea of what life away from FedEx Field is like.
Campbell ends job discussion
Jason Campbell was hounded by fans at times, but the bottom line is he played every snap and finished with an 84.3 rating with 13 touchdowns and only six interceptions. It was good progress in the first year under coach … Continue reading


